Chelsea travel to Selhurst Park this weekend to face Crystal Palace in their final match of 2018.
Maurizio Sarri's side have been somewhat inconsistent of late with four wins and three defeats in their last seven league matches, whilst Palace have one of the poorest home records in the division and only claimed their first home win earlier this month.
Latest odds
Roy Hodgson's men are priced at 4/1 (5.00) with bet365 for what would be their third league success in their own stadium this term.
Chelsea for their part can be backed at 8/11 (1.73) to win a third successive away game, with the draw offered at 3/1 (4.00).
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Team news
Chelsea forward Pedro came off in their last game against Watford with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to be risked. Striker Alvaro Morata has been back in training following a knee injury but Andreas Christensen remains unavailable with a thigh problem.
For Palace, striker Christian Benteke is sidelined until the new year.
Preview
Palace enjoyed a shock 3-2 win over Manchester City just before Christmas and in those 90 minutes at the Etihad Stadium, the Eagles scored almost as many goals as they have done at home all season.
Their tally of five home goals is the lowest in the division after bottom side Huddersfield, and two of those five strikes have come from the penalty spot.
It is clear that Hodgson's men have not been creating enough chances in front of their own fans, while in contrast Chelsea boast a strong scoring record on the road.
The Blues have scored in 11 of their last 13 away games in the Premier League and if they can get themselves in front at Selhurst Park, they should be able to see out a win.
Tips and predictions
This will be the third meeting in 2018 between these two sides with Chelsea having won the previous two and the price of 8/11 (1.73) for them to make it a hat-trick of wins should appeal.
Prices correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Chelsea to win at 8/11 (1.73) for a 2.5pt stake at bet365